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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018088308 · 8/14/2018 · Vanguard National Trailer Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Product assembly machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Location
8 Vanguard Drive, TRENTON, GEORGIA, 30752
NAICS
336212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's right middle and ring fingers were caught between two pieces of metal that are parts of an automated rivet inserter. The two pieces of metal pressed together, partially severing her middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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